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2022 Map of Danciger

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Danciger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Danciger sits at the heart of this coastal prairie landscape where the San Bernard River and Linville Bayou wind through a complex network of wetlands and seasonal ponds. The settlement is defined by its relationship to the surrounding water, with numerous named bodies like Sawmill Lake, Dance Bayou, and Alligator Lake marking the low-lying terrain. This area, spanning the intersection of Brazoria, Matagorda, and Wharton counties, retains a rural character dominated by agricultural plots and drainage features.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the specific placement of Saint Marys Cem and Brown Cem, which provide anchors for family research in the region. The map also traces the modern road network, including Old Pecan Rd and Sherwood Gaines Rd, which follow the contours of the bayous and sloughs that have historically dictated movement and settlement patterns in this part of Southeast Texas.